Chapter 250 I’ve Got You

(Thomas)

I ran up the stairs, my breath ragged and my heart pounding in my chest. Every second felt like it was slipping away from me like I was too late. I couldn’t shake the image of Lydia, vulnerable, alone, possibly in Nathan’s grip. The thought made my stomach turn. I couldn’t let that happen. I wouldn’t.

The upper floor of the mansion stretched out in front of me with wide hallways on both sides and the doors lined up like an endless maze.

I paused for a split second, feeling a strange tug in my gut, something primal telling me to go left. I didn’t question it. I followed the instinct, veering left and charging down the hallway, throwing open doors as I went.

Most of the rooms were empty, though some were locked. I pressed my ear to each locked door, straining to hear any sound or any kind of movement. But there was nothing except for silence. Some of the rooms I opened had small groups of people inside, sitting around in threes or fours, laughing or talking in hushed voices.

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